Jordy meets Geordi. Cissy Davis, 8, who suffers from deterioration of her optic nerve, reads along with Actor LeVar Burton of Star Trek fame the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. Her new Jordy vision-assist device was donated by Rotary's Jupiter Tequesta Sunrise Angel Donor Program with an assist from the Integrity Bank of Jupiter. (3/06)

Laura Collier (seated) received a video magnifier called Merlin as part of the Stuart News' Holiday WISH LIST project. The device, which can magnify images up to 50 X, was donated by the Enhanced Vision Systems, and the Martin County Council on Aging. Bonnie Ares Royster, Director of Community Development, and Dr. Scott Hearing enjoy the moment. (1/03)

Christina Panczak, a Florida Atlantic University graduate student, in December '02 was happy to get her Jordy2, courtesy of the Jupiter/Tequesta Sunrise Rotary Club, and Dr. Scott Hearing who donated his services. Tom Boyhan (left) is the Community Service Director for the Club. (12/02)

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The Angel Vision Donor Program was the brainchild of the late retired Master Sergeant Ezra C. Bell.  He was visually impaired himself and an early user of the LVES system.  He had a dream of helping children with the gift of sight.  Initially, the Rotary Club of Jupiter/Tequesta Sunrise was the only group involved and has helped about 35 children.

Later the American Legion Auxiliary under the presidency of Eleanore Kernagahan of Palm City got involved and helped about 15 or so other kids.  Other organizations include the Palm Beach Gardens Lion's Club, American Legion, and Fraternal Order of The Eagles and a few private donors.  Over 55 kids have been helped out of over 1500 visually impaired Florida children.  If you know a student that needs our help, or if you would like to make a contribution to this program, email Dr. Hearing (mrhearing@cs.com).

Other "Gift of Sight" recipients:

10/04
Ruth McClelland, 80, a hospital volunteer and avid bingo player, lost her first Jordy during hurricane Frances. Her mobile home of 20 years was completely destroyed. She received an updated Jordy. Dr. Hearing has raised half the money for the device and donated his services. But more Angel donations are needed (888.482.9943).
For the full story click on the PB Post article tab in the left column.

7/04
Charlton La Chase, 14, is a deaf mute since birth who suffers from retinitis pigmentosa. He is receiving a Jordy 2 that will help him at school and watching TV. His field of vision is only 10 degrees.

4/02
Charles Brunty, 71 of Cocoa Beach received a used Jordy1 from the J/T Sunrise Rotary Club and the Space Coast Center for Independent Living.

4/02
Terri Donnigan, a FAU student; Jordy1
Sponsor: the  Delray Beach Lion's Club

3/02
Carson Buck Eldridge, 14 of Jacksonville; Jordy2.
Sponsor: Jacksonville & Jupiter American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary.

2/02
Brett VonSoosten, 12 of Cocoa Beach, received a Jordy2.
Sponsor: the Rotary Club of Jupiter/Tequesta Sunrise.

12/01
Jared Haggerty, 22 at the time and sophomore at FAU; Jordy2
Sponsor: Jupiter/Tequesta Sunrise Rotary
Teacher:  Sophomore, Florida Atlantic University

12/01
Robbie Pogue, 12; Jordy2
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Pompano Beach

12/01
Barbara McAdams, 42 of Okeechobee received a older model Jordy1 that was previously used by a patient who upgraded to a Jordy2.

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